simple idea's for Christmas gifts...
  I am sitting here typing out some idea's for gifts for family and friends and had a thought... maybe some of what I thought of you have not.. So here are my ideas for you...
I am making candles this year... lots of candles, soy candles, bees wax candles...  this is not hard and hopefully I will blog some ideas for you who want to give it a try, but for now...
1.  candles
2.  Soaps... whether it is melt and pour or cold press home made soaps..they are fun and rewarding
3.  Gift baskets with goodies mentioned above and below
4.  Cookies
5.  Fancy Jars... Mason Jars with home made mixes .. like brownie, cakes, soups etc.
6.  Canned goodies like jelly or relish etc...
7.  hand sew napkins or even napkin and place mat set... you can do straight lines on a sewing machine you can make this fun little gift.
8.  Crochet and knitted gifts... I would love a wrap/shaw, I need to learn how to crochet!!!!
9.  Candies, fudge etc....
10.  Bath and Body lotions etc...that you made just for your special recipient!

So there are my top 10.. how about you?  What do you like to make for friends and family?
Have a great Christmas and New Years... and give from the heart not the wallet!